Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-15
CITY TRUSTEES.
Eugene Gregory Takes His Seat as Mayor
Remarks of Ex-3Iayor Brown

Eugene Gregory Takes His Seat as mayor
Remarks of Ex-3Iayor Brown.
The Board of City Trustees met in regu-
lar session yesterday, all the members
present.
Ex-Mayor Christopher Green appeared
before the Board in behalf of the State
Agricultural Society, of which he is one of
the Directors, and asked that the city audit
and paw the bill of $40, for the construc-
ton of the new sidewalk on the south side
of Agricultural Park, He said the Society
was in debt to the Bank of D. o. Mills q
Co. sci 600. and at this time had not funds
at their command to pay for this improve
ment, and as it was entirely for the benefit
of the city, and owing to the fact that all
the money the Society obtained from the
State and made at the annual fairs was DIS
bursed in this city, he thought the Trus-
fees sbould paw it. This was the opinion
of the entire Directorate Of the Agricult-
ural Society, and he had been deputed to
Law the matter before the Trustees Last
year they expended some $1,000 IN I'M
proyements at the Park and Pavilion. and
nearly as much would be expended this
year. All this money goes out Tor labor
and material, and not dollar of 1t leaves
the CITY 1t was true, he said, that
it was State institution, but as
far as pecuniary benefit was con-
cerned, it was strictly a local matter,
and one which the city should aid and
foster. The money received from the State
had to be devoted to premiums, and not
dollar of such funds could be devoted to
the construction of sidewalks. SO far as
the society was concerned this improve
ment was entirely unnecessary, and as it
was a much-needed improvement for all
those who resided in the northeastern por-
ton of the city, he said he thought the
city should audit and pay the bill. Alter
some little discussion of the matter the
Trustees took it under advisement, and
will act upon it at the next meeting.
THE oITYs CASH.
CITY Treasurer James n. Porter, made
the following statement OF moneys re-
ceived and paid ont by him in his official
capacity during the month of February,
1887: Balance on hand February LIST, $780,,
rs IS; received during the month, 1884,.
2s4 "a total, Sl35 002 g. Paid out during
the month, S20.690 81; balance on hand
March 1st $1l4,411 70.
cANvAssrNG THE RETURNS.
The vote of last Tuesday for city officials
nominees all declared elected in accord
ance with the vote published in the Rec
oRD-UN1oN of Wednesday last.
Eugene Gregory the Mayor-elect, came
in and was greeted by Mayor Brown with
hearty handshake, and "Allow me to
congratulate you, Eugene"
The oath of office was administered to
Mr.. Gregory by Police Judge Buckley, and
he was introduced by Mr.. Brown to the
other members of the Board as his sue
cessor to the Mayorafty. Mr.. Brown has
been quite seriously i'll for some weeks.
He was in quite feeble health, and stated
that it had been his intention at this time
to make a speech reviewing the rapid
strides Sacramento had made IN the past
few years in population and wealth, and
prophesy as to its prosperity in the future
and of the boom which was not distant.
The sewer systems had almost been COM
pleted, the levees were intact and secure,
the city had 81 100000 worth of property,
and a bonded Indebtedness of 81 100000,
which was of uncertain and tluctuating
value. He, in most feeling manner, took
leave of Trustees Ryan and Jones, two
gentlemen who had endeared themselves
to him by their answering fidelity to the
best interests of the city, and, as a ma
iority, had ever treated him with that fair
ness the memory of which would ever be
pleasure to him. He expressed hope that
they would get along as pleasantly and
tremendously under the new Mayor as
they had with him.
In taking leave of the City Auditor, Ed.
H. Mckee, the ex-Mayor was almost over
come with his feelings, which no doubt
were rendered very sensitive by his enfee-
bled condition. He complimented him as
an official in the highest degree none more
honest, industrious and efficient, and as a
friend none truer, more honorable, or faith
full.
His remarks to his successor were equally
affecting He said he heartily congratu
lated him on his election, and Sacramento
in making such an excellent choice. He
hoped no stumbling blocks would be put in
his way; he hoped that the city would
prosper under the new administration, and
that Mr.. Gregory's acts would all be those
creditable to himself and the people of Sac
ramento, who place such confidence in his
honesty, ability and integrity.
The newly elected Mayor, as he assumed
the seat occupied by his predecessor, made
some short feeling and appropriate re-
marks. He said while he felt pride in
the high honor conferred upon him by his
fellow-citizens, he deeply regretted the loss
to the city of such an able and honest
man as John @. Brown. He hoped to en-
ulate so worthy an example, and follow
the precepts of so worthy predecessor.
He thanked Mr.. Brown for his kind words,
and hoped to be able to perform the duties
of Mayor of the city of Sacramento hon
estly, eonscientiously and in a manner that
would redouned to his credit.
Trustee Jones said this was an occasion
that he could not let pass without referring
to the administration of the retiring Mayor,
for whom he had the highest regard So
cially, and the greatest respect for his pol
icy and ability. Their weekly meetings
had all been very sociable, and while they
differed on political questions, on all others
where the welfare and best interests of the
city were concerned they were a unit. He
hoped that the incoming Mayor would fol-
low in the footsteps of his able and worthy
predecessor, John Q. Brown.
Trustee Ryan also joined in the senti-
ment expressed by Trustee Jones; he
warmly welcomed Mr. Gregory but at the
same time parted with regret with the man
with whom he had so long served the city,
and for whose counsels and business at
tainments he had so profound respect.
Altogether there never was change of
officials in this city where such feeling of
friendship was expressed between the out
going and incoming servants of the people,
which shows the true type of manhood on
both sides, and is expressive of that higher
sentiment seldom encountered in men fresh
from political contest.
r. NJ Clarken appeared before the Board
in the interest of property in the
block surrounded by \ and o, Eleventh
and Twelfth streets, who ask for the con-
struetion OF a sewer through the alley in
the block. They claim that the sewer is
an absolute necessity to the health of the
neighborhood. The matter was referred to
the Street Commissioner.
After allowing a number Of bills, there
appearing no other business Mayor Greg
DRY declared the Board adjourned.
Police Court.
Tn The Police Court Yesterday the case of